Hosted by Joe Quenqua · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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How to Talk to Strangers is an original podcast from media executive and personality, Joe Quenqua. In each conversation, he approaches random strangers to have conversations about life, love, struggles, heartbreak, and joy. Though talking to strangers can be scary, Joe shows that it doesn’t have to be. There is connection among people - even among strangers. Because no matter how different we are, fundamentally we are all the same.
Joe Quenqua hosts How to Talk to Strangers with Joe Quenqua, a society show with 20 episodes published.
What a wild and amazing ride Season 1 has been! Thank you, listeners, for all going on this journey with me. I hope you enjoyed the conversations as much as I did and hope you learned a thing or two about how to talk to
Joe Quenqua is back at the airport again this week, this time striking up a conversation in an airport lounge. And while she didn't disclose her profession in the conversation, Joe spoke to Heidi, who is an airline pilot
This week, after a brief summer hiatus, Joe Quenqua returned with a conversation with Gus. While in the airport, he met Gus playing Bohemian Rhapsody on one of LAX's pianos - and his music was beautiful. Gus was leaving
The gym is a GREAT place to meet new people. This week, I met Alex. He told me all about moving from Russia to the United States when he was young, how Moscow differs from Los Angeles (it's actually more similar to NYC!)
This week, Joe Quenqua does a solo podcast and reflects on how the show has shaped him - and been shaping up, overall. It's a fun insight as to how the podcasting process works, especially when the show is dependent on t
Ciao, from Italy! My husband and I left the kids and headed to Puglia for some much-needed R&R. There as a shopkeeper whose store was right by our hotel, and his merchandise was so gorgeous, I had to stop in and say hi.
Stumbling upon Alex was such a breath of fresh air -- and it almost seemed like fate speaking to him when I did, because he discussed many things I have been thinking about as a father. Alex talks about coming to America
This week, the tables are turned! My husband, Art, gets the chance to interview ME! We talk all about our relationship, how to be a better listener, how to talk to strangers, my interview style, and how this whole podcas
This week, I talked to another Joe! And honestly, this might be me favorite episode. And I know - I know - you're probably sick of hearing me say that. But I swear it's true! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. A
This week we meet my barber - Sal! So while he's technically not a "stranger" per se, he is someone I have been dying to know more about over the years. And so, naturally, he was the perfect person to interview for the p
Mckenzie was FASCINATING - and despite her initial hesitations, she was my longest conversation yet. We talked about NorCal versus SoCal, her work as a video game designer and the ambition that comes with it, and her exp
On a sunny spring day in Columbus Circle in New York City, I met Felecia. We talked about our shared love of New York, how and why she moved to NYC from Florida, and her plans for the future as a vibrant young woman taki
My conversation with Sam was life-affirming. Right from the jump, you'll see why he couldn't shake my hand and the obstacles he's navigating currently with his family. Our conversation reminded me that everyone you meet
This week I talked to Nalu. He was a student and soccer player who just graduated from UC Santa Barbara. He has aspirations to work in the business side of sports, and we talked all about the post-graduate transition int
This week, I spoke to Elias. From Germany, he was traveling to New York City, where I happened to be, and we struck up a delightful conversation. We chatted about travel, the openness of being in America, and the beauty
This week, I was stuck in the airport. And it turned out to be the greatest opportunity for a podcast episode. I ran into Juan and we chatted about so many topics: east coast vs. west coast, family, traveling, and being
This week, I sat down with Lauren. She was incredibly kind, warm, and full of generosity. As an equestrian, she trains horses in Los Angeles. AND she was even brave enough to rescue many of them from the recent LA fires
This week, I met Katarina. She was incredibly vulnerable and open and was evacuated during the recent LA fires. I admired her bravery so much. I hope you do, too. Thank you, Katarina!
For the very first episode, I sat down with Mark. After being turned down by three strangers, Mark was willing to chat. We talked about him moving from the East Coast, the hustle he brought to Los Angeles, making friends
Hi, everyone! This is Joe Quenqua, and I am so excited to be launching my podcast, "How to Talk to Strangers." It's a question you might have googled - because let's face it; talking to strangers can be scary! But I love
Dr Heidi
mayor · Cinnamon's Closet
1 appearance on this show
Gus
OJI trainer and academy instructor · Ostraca
1 appearance on this show
Alex
trained clinical counselor and child welfare social worker · JWA Management Consulting
2 appearances on this show
Sal
Sal's Famous
1 appearance on this show
McKenzie
Creative Director · Dog Citying
1 appearance on this show
Sam
foot and ankle surgeon · Precisely
1 appearance on this show
Elias
Deputy Headteacher · Fellowship of Catholic University Students
1 appearance on this show
Juan
Manufacturing Associate and Shift Coordinator · Novo Nordisk
1 appearance on this show
Lauren
clinical animal behaviourist · Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
1 appearance on this show
Katarina
Borderland: Dispatches
1 appearance on this show
Mark
student pursuing massage therapy · Super*Review
1 appearance on this show
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